Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch

Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School earns a composite score of 9.1/10, an Exceptional rating that places it #48 out of 1,823 public schools in Indiana. That puts the school firmly in the top 3% statewide — it outperforms 97% of Indiana schools, a threshold only a small fraction of public elementary schools across the state reach. Among Indiana's 1,047 elementary schools specifically, it ranks #39.

The school serves 362 students in kindergarten through fourth grade. A student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving each teacher real contact time with individual students. Academic performance scores 8.4/10.

The growth score — which measures year-over-year student gains rather than a single snapshot of achievement — reaches 9.6/10, the school's strongest metric by a clear margin. Growth scores signal whether a school consistently moves students forward over time, and a 9.6 puts Shipshewana-Scott well above most of its peers. The school holds the top ranking among the two public schools in Shipshewana.

For families weighing elementary options in this part of Indiana, the combination of high achievement and exceptional growth makes a compelling case.

Located in a rural area, Shipshewana-scott Elementary Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.